Methods to record live television did not exist until late 1947. As such, this series is lost.
A previous version of this series had aired on station WRGB during 1945.
'Ladies Be Seated' began as a radio game show. It was broadcast on the Blue Network from June 4, 1943, to June 23, 1944, and on ABC radio from June 26, 1944, to July 21, 1950. At its peak in popularity, it was carried on 198 radio stations. Two versions were televised, one in 1945 and the other in 1949. Originating from WJZ in New York City, 'Ladies Be Seated' began as a spoof of radio programs that provided household hints for women. It initially featured "blindfold husband-and-wife gags, spaghetti-eating contests, and other forms of audio slapstick". In addition to the radio audience, approximately 600 people were present for each broadcast in the program's studios. During one month of broadcasts from Chicago, the program received more than 33,000 requests for tickets, some from people as far as 900 miles away. Many who attended the radio broadcasts were on honeymoons, on vacations, or at conventions. Thousands more attended personal appearances when the show went on the road to cities across the United States. During the Illinois State Fair in August 1947, "the millionth lady was seated". 'Ladies Be Seated' began to be sponsored by Aunt Jemima Pancake Flour and Muffets breakfast cereal. By December 1947, Toni home permanents had become a sponsor.
Two versions of 'Ladies Be Seated' were televised. Johnny Olson was host of the first version, which was broadcast on WRGB in Schenectady, New York. The February 27, 1945 broadcast was the Blue Network's first venture into television. Tom Moore and Phil Patton were hosts of the second televised version, which was on ABC from April 22, 1949, until June 17, 1949.
Two versions of 'Ladies Be Seated' were televised. Johnny Olson was host of the first version, which was broadcast on WRGB in Schenectady, New York. The February 27, 1945 broadcast was the Blue Network's first venture into television. Tom Moore and Phil Patton were hosts of the second televised version, which was on ABC from April 22, 1949, until June 17, 1949.